PBGENE-DMD

Drug

Drug Profile

PBGENE-DMD is an investigational first-in-class in vivo gene-editing therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy in patients with dystrophin mutations between exons 45-55. It uses a gene-excision approach intended as a one-time treatment to restore near full-length dystrophin production. FDA provided a Study May Proceed notification in February 2026, enabling Phase 1/2 trial site activation.

Drug Class
Investigational in vivo gene-editing therapy (single AAV delivering ARCUS nucleases)
Approval Status
Investigational; FDA Study May Proceed notification received February 11, 2026
Mechanism of Action
Gene excision strategy to permanently edit dystrophin DNA in exon 45-55 hotspot and restore production of near full-length functional dystrophin
Brand Names
  • PBGENE-DMD
Indications
  • \Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ambulatory patients with dystrophin mutations in exons 45-55\

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